Best paint for skirting boards

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worried_jim
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I'm going to paint my skirting boards tomorrow (white) what's the best paint I should get?
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  • lauraland
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    Get a trade paint - dulux or johnstones - in eggshell or satinwood. Make sure to lightly sand the skirting first to provide a key, and clean before painting. hth
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  • EssexExile
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    Or gloss. I've just gone back to gloss after years of satinwood. I've seen the light.
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  • Annie1960
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    Don't forget undercoat first before the top coat of gloss or satinwood.
  • adandem
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    I've started using Zinnser perma white, very easy to use and great results.
  • firefox1956
    firefox1956 Posts: 1,548 Forumite
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    Don't use 'Trade' paint.
    Dulux Non Drip Gloss is the best for 'amateurs'.
    HTH
  • worried_jim
    worried_jim Posts: 11,631 Forumite
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    Went with Dulux Trade quick dry gloss in pure brilliant white and I am very happy with the results. Just the walls to do tomorrow and I'm done.
  • ritesh
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    EssexExile wrote: »
    Or gloss. I've just gone back to gloss after years of satinwood. I've seen the light.

    What's the problem with Satinwood?

    I have not had an issue with it. My skirting was painted in Satinwood over 5 years ago and still looks good.
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  • EssexExile
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    ritesh wrote: »
    What's the problem with Satinwood?

    I have not had an issue with it. My skirting was painted in Satinwood over 5 years ago and still looks good.
    I don't like the look of it, I prefer gloss. I also like Artex & carpets. As you may be able to tell I don't follow fashion.
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  • lauraland
    lauraland Posts: 1,677 Forumite
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    worried_jim wrote: »
    Went with Dulux Trade quick dry gloss in pure brilliant white and I am very happy with the results. Just the walls to do tomorrow and I'm done.


    Geat stuff, nothing beats that satisfied feeling after finishing a paint job :beer:
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  • lauraland
    lauraland Posts: 1,677 Forumite
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    Doesnt gloss tend to yellow though? Thats why I've been using eggshell
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